After 14 years of the ‘Y62’ Nissan Patrol in Australia, the next-generation ‘Y63’ has finally been revealed at an event in Abu Dhabi in the UAE. Due in Australia from late 2026, the 2025 Nissan Patrol has ditched the 5.6-litre V8 engine of the current model for a 3.5-litre twin-turbocharged V6 engine that promises not only more performance, but improved efficiency over the V8 it replaces. Elsewhere, the new Patrol is significantly more modern and luxurious than the model it replaces.
Makoto Uchida, president and CEO, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., said: “The all-new Patrol is a prime example of the exciting and empowering models we are delivering under our global business plan, The Arc. The seventh generation is a bold leap forward, blending unparalleled performance, cutting-edge technology and a commanding presence to redefine what an SUV can be.”
“With its history of more than 70 years, the Patrol perfectly embodies our corporate purpose of ‘Driving innovation to enrich people’s lives.”
Visually, the new Patrol is more upmarket and modern than the car it replaces with a massive grille from Nissan’s ‘V-motion’ styling, new C-shaped daytime running lights and an optional black-coloured roof to separate the floating roof further. At the rear, the same C-shaping for the tailights as the headlights also features, as does a full-length LED light bar and a big rear diffuser with a skid plate.
Using the same underpinnings – though “significantly reworked”, according to Nissan – as the previous model but upgraded, the 2025 Nissan Patrol now measures 5,205mm long, 2,030mm wide and 1,955mm tall and it rides on a 3,075mm long wheelbase, making the new model 35mm longer and wider overall than the previous model. According to Nissan, there’s 30 per cent more interior space than the current Patrol, though figures are yet to be revealed.
But while the exterior follows a similar theme to the previous model, it’s inside that is a massive departure – it’s now far more modern, more luxurious and filled with new technology. Centre of the cabin is a huge 28.6-inch screen that incorporates twin 14.3-inch displays for the driver and main touchscreen, with Google now inbuilt and featuring inbuilt Google Maps, as well as the Google Play Store to download apps anR wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone mirroring.
The cabin design is more streamlined compared to the previous model and far more cohesive as well, with a big centre console design that flows into the centre console. In the top-spec Middle East model shown in the press pictures released by Nissan, soft-looking leather covers the cabin – hopefully the red colouring reaches Australia – with 64-colour ambient lighting, massaging front seats, a 12-speaker Kilpsch-branded sound system, a panoramic glass sunroof and even twin 12.3-inch rear entertainment screens also featuring.
Under the bonnet of the 2025 Nissan Patrol is a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine from the company’s ‘VR’ engine family, of which the Nissan GT-R’s engine is also derived from. Making 317kW of power and 700Nm of torque – or 335kW in the US-spec Armada – the new engine replaces the Y62’s 5.6-litre non-turbo V8 for more efficiency, yet makes 19kW/140Nm more grunt and is also 24 per cent more efficient according to Nissan. It’s mated to a nine-speed torque converter automatic transmission, which is two more gears than the Y62.
Nissan has also upgraded the Patrol’s off-road technology with adaptive air suspension – which replaces the previous hydraulic set up – now fitted, which can raise the ride height by 70mm to help off-road or lower it by 140mm to help with both entry and exit and fuel efficiency. Six driving modes are on offer: rock, sand, mud, standard, eco and sport. Wading depth is unchanged from the current model at 700mm, though other capacities such as towing are yet to be confirmed.
Safety was also reportedly a big focus with the new Patrol with features like adaptive cruise control, the company’s ‘ProPilot’ adaptive lane guidance with traffic jam assistance, a 360-degree camera, a digital rear camera mirror and auto emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian detection, predictive forward collision warning and rear auto emergency braking featuring.
Australian pricing is likely a long way from being announced, but we expect price rises when it eventually launches here. In the Middle East, an entry-level model in the will reportedly start at around AU$96,500 and head up to around AU$156,000. For reference, the current model starts at $88,900 plus on-road costs for the entry-level Ti and hits $105,160 +ORC for the top-spec Warrior by Premcar.
The 2025 Nissan Patrol will reportedly go on sale locally sometime in 2026, with local specifications and pricing to be confirmed before then. Stay tuned to DiscoverAuto for the latest automotive news and reviews.
Leave a Reply